John DigweedJohn Digweed - Transitions1114 Best of 2025

    Progressive · 2h 30m · analysed 18 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    87/100
    Level
    festival ready
    Duration
    2h 30m
    Genre
    Progressive

    About this progressive set

    John Digweed - Transitions1114 Best of 2025 is a progressive DJ set by John Digweed, running 2h 30m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 87/100 overall — festival ready.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 96/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 86/100.

    The final score is capped by measured -: the DSP layer overrides the listening layer whenever it measures an execution issue directly in the audio.

    Analysis coverage for this file is 100% — the share of the set the engine could measure with full confidence.

    Energy and structure

    The energy curve was sampled at 65 points, moving between 60 and 90 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.

    6 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 321.8 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 24 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

    TECSELNRGCRWHRMGRVCRESIG
    0

    The 8 dimensions

    Technical precision0
    Track selection0
    Energy arc0
    Crowd control0
    Harmonic depth0
    Groove patience0
    Creativity0
    Signature0

    Score breakdown

    TECHNIQUE

    How well did you execute?

    25%88
    Beat Alignmentmeasured77
    Transition Qualitymeasured86
    Phrase Accuracymeasured95
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured91
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured96
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured85

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%91
    Narrative ArcAI95
    ProgressionAI91
    Tension & ReleaseAI87
    Section AwarenessAI93
    Flow ContinuityAI96
    PayoffAI83

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%89
    Energy Curvemeasured87
    PacingAI96
    MomentumAI92
    Peak ManagementAI89
    Energy HandoffAI90
    Fatigue ControlAI68

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%86
    Unexpected MomentsAI85
    ContrastAI86
    Transition Varietymeasured95
    Selection RiskAI88
    FreshnessAI66
    Surprise ControlAI85

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%96
    Selection QualityAI95
    Identity ConsistencyAI98
    IntentionalityAI96
    ConfidenceAI95
    RestraintAI97
    SignatureAI94

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 90.

    Energy arc

    12:00148:00

    Transitions analysed (6)

    02:15

    Long atmospheric blend into kick

    Perfectly timed introduction of the beat, preserving the intro's mood.

    95
    06:12

    32-bar EQ blend

    Seamless transition between two driving tracks, excellent low-end management.

    92
    13:15

    Extended EQ blend with high-pass filtering

    A masterclass in patience; the incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like an organic evolution of the first track.

    95
    19:45

    Harmonic layering with mid-range swap

    Perfectly timed transition that utilizes the breakdown of the outgoing track to anchor the new groove.

    92
    24:45

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Perfectly phased and phrase-aligned. The bass handover is invisible.

    92
    29:30

    Melodic layering and filter fade

    Expertly managed mid-range frequencies during a dense melodic overlap.

    90

    Technical subscores

    91

    EQ balance

    96

    Beat alignment

    90

    Energy control

    96

    Tempo stability

    90

    Loudness control

    94

    Musical coherence

    94

    Harmonic compatibility

    94

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    23.8 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    142.1 ms

    Drift p95

    8,973

    Boundaries detected

    47

    Hard cuts / h

    34

    Clipping events

    286

    Level jumps

    Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.

    Recurring patterns

    • Long static loops (6×)

      Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (14:00, 20:00, 25:00, 30:00, 35:00, 41:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 00:45Atmospheric Hook
    • 08:30Groove Lock
    • 15:30Atmospheric Peak
    • 21:00Groove Transition
    • 27:45Vocal Hook Entry

    Coaching notes

    • Continue to leverage long blends to maintain the hypnotic flow.
    • Introduce a slightly more prominent melodic hook in the next segment to provide a focal point.
    • Maintain the current EQ balance, as the low-end clarity is a major strength.
    • Continue to prioritize the long-form narrative; it is the defining feature of this style.
    • Introduce a slightly more distinct melodic hook in the next segment to provide a focal point.
    • Maintain the current EQ balance, as the low-end clarity is exceptional.
    • Continue to leverage long, patient blends; they are a hallmark of your style.
    • Consider introducing a slightly more contrasting element at the 90-minute mark to provide a narrative 'jolt'.
    • Maintain the high level of harmonic compatibility; it significantly enhances the mix's professional feel.
    • Maintain the current level of transition length; it is your signature strength.
    • Experiment with subtle field recordings or ambient textures during the longest blends.
    • Consider a slightly more aggressive percussive element in the final 10% of the set to provide a physical release.
    • Study the EQ management in the final transition for lessons in transparency.
    • Observe the use of atmospheric pads to signal the end of the narrative arc.
    • Maintain the professional sign-off format for consistent branding.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does John Digweed's John Digweed - Transitions1114 Best of 2025 get?
    John Digweed - Transitions1114 Best of 2025 scores 87/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is John Digweed - Transitions1114 Best of 2025?
    The analysed recording runs 2h 30m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    IDENTITY is the strongest category at 96/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 86/100.
    How is this score calculated?
    SOONOS measures the audio with a DSP pass (beat grid, loudness, tempo, energy) and runs a multi-agent listening pass on top. Measured axes always override the listening layer, so an execution issue heard in the file caps the final score.

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